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Any ideas how I can stop my pot plants getting too wet?

13 replies

16 Jul, 2012
Longleaf

How does one keep the flowers looking so full and healthy in any pots?

1 reply

3 May, 2012
Mgisenman

9 replies

24 Aug, 2011
Swanny

can i add my punk head planter to the planter ideas please who ever does this or is there a way that i can do it ?

8 replies

15 Jul, 2010
Noseypotter

Is it possible to have a container garden with a layered look?

13 replies

21 May, 2010
Brosebo

Flower Pot Size?

7 replies

12 May, 2010
Jacque

I have large pots on my patio which throughout the year have a variety fo different plants in

5 replies

9 May, 2010
Sooze

Any suggestions for my patio pots please?

4 replies

22 Apr, 2010
Bluemagnolia

Would love to hear from anyone who grows their garden mainly in containers?

5 replies

21 Apr, 2010
Aquasulis

what can I put in bottom of pots?

16 replies

19 Oct, 2009
Bornagain

Container shrubs

6 replies

14 Oct, 2009
Jonezee

What is the best tree to grow in a pot/tub outdoors in NYC?

3 replies

23 Sep, 2009
Bbqnjl

Do I need to put stones/cracked pots in the bottom of a container before the compost?

49 replies

17 Sep, 2009
Merfyn_james

5 replies

17 Sep, 2009
Jeanh

7 replies

14 Sep, 2009
Tomo6314

What bulbs can you put in containers?

6 replies

14 Sep, 2009
Zigs

25 replies

26 Jul, 2009
Mookins

are potted plants ok sitting on patio or better raised up to sit slightly higherhave

5 replies

14 Jun, 2009
Mobee

Help choosing plants for patio pots

7 replies

14 Jun, 2009
Jazzminton

I need to grow everything in pots, but I have no idea what.

7 replies

11 Jun, 2009
Itsgizmo

3 replies

23 May, 2009
Katieburns

Plants for Tubs

5 replies

14 Apr, 2009
Lakey

How to make DIY-giant plant pot using cement/concrete?

2 replies

14 Apr, 2009
Shapla

will tubs of bizzy lizzies grow every year when they are kept out of the frost in a greenhouse

6 replies

3 Dec, 2008
Shane

An elementary question

8 replies

27 Nov, 2008
Bernard

water gel crystals

2 replies

6 Jun, 2008
Judecowsill

Help with planting containers

6 replies

14 May, 2008
Andrea

2 replies

14 May, 2008
Cynthia

bring color to patio in pots

6 replies

1 May, 2008
Moe

Container compost - How often to change?

2 replies

24 Apr, 2008
Begoniafan

Container Vegetable Garden

6 replies

24 Apr, 2008
Flbella

Sowing and planting wildflowers

4 replies

15 Apr, 2008
Andrea

Calling Bluespruce - your expert advice required please!

7 replies

20 Dec, 2007
Majeekahead